Lawmaker calls for replacement of Da'i

Lawmaker calls for replacement of Da'i

SEMARANG: Chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI-P)
faction at the House of Representatives Tjahyo Kumolo asked the
President on Wednesday to immediately replace National Police
chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar for the sake of regeneration.

Tjahyo said he just wanted to see a graceful exit by Da'i,
while adding that he had performed well during his three years as
the nation's top police officer despite some problems.

"There have been cases that discredited the institution
(police force) as well as some individuals recently, while people
still believe there are too many links with this police chief and
the old government. I believe the police chief must be loyal to
the state and serve the interests of people," Tjahyo said.

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has hinted that there would
be a major reshuffle of the top brass of the Indonesian Military
and the National Police within his first 100 days. -- Antara